It is hard to believe, but if you stay at something long enough you will reach certain milestones. In this instance, we here at the Tech Informist have finally reached our 200th episode!

This week Kevin and Brad celebrate our 200th episode by walking down memory lane a bit to go over some of our favorite memories from the previous 199 episodes starting with Episode 1 with guest Mary Jo Foley. If you are still relatively new to the Tech Informist Podcast, we invite you to go back and listen to those early episodes that we recorded with a variety of great guests which were co-hosted by the original duo of JJ Hammond and Kevin.

Also, we recently submitted the Tech Informist Podcast to Spotify and before we started recording found that you can now listen to the most recent 100 episodes of the podcast on Spotify!

We are going to take a short little break for the holidays to take care of some other things and spend time with family and friends so we invite you to join us in the meantime over on the Tech Informist Community on Facebook to get your tech discussion fix.

Qualcomm has shown off their Snapdragon 845 mobile CPU which you will see in pretty much every good Android smartphone that will be coming out in 2018 and Toshiba unveils their 14TB helium filled hard drive designed primarily for data centers.

Sony has sold over 70 million PS4 consoles when you combine the original PS4, Slim and Pro units. Sony has also sold just over 2 million of their PSVR headset units which is pretty impressive as well. We also discuss a possible smart urinal and the recent agreement that Anheuser Busch has made to buy 40 of the upcoming Tesla Semi trucks.

Net Neutrality is under attack again with a vote to potentially repeal the 2015 decision the FCC put in place scheduled for December 14. We talk about this along with the Bitcoin value explosion and General Motors putting more focus on electric and autonomous cars.

We also share our thoughts on movies such as Coco, Wonder and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri so make sure to stay tuned for that in the Apps, Entertainment and Hardware segment.

Tesla is at it again with their recent event in which they showed off their upcoming Tesla Semi as well as the surprising unveiling of their upcoming updated Tesla Roadster sports car. As Tesla continues to change the automotive industry from nearly every aspect, you have to appreciate what they are doing to try to help wean people off gasoline in a variety of segments.

We also talk about the sudden decision to close down all ten TechShop locations in the United States and file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as well as the recent AT&T mobile network outage.

As pretty much every gamer on the planet knows, Microsoft launched the most powerful gaming console in the world this past week with the Xbox One X. Brad shares his experience with the launch of the Xbox One X at the Microsoft Store in St. Louis along with his marathon gaming experience with Extra Life which raises money for Children's Miracle Network.

Also Kevin shares his experience trying to get a Google Home Mini at the Google pop-up doughnut shop event in St. Louis on November 9th.

So have a listen and find out how these experiences went along with everything else we have on tap to talk about then join us over in the Tech Informist Community on Facebook to keep the discussion going.

It is impossible to know many things unless you personally experience something. On this episode Brad and Kevin discuss what can happen when you try to sell a phone that has been reported lost or stolen with AT&T.

We also discuss the latest speed bump for Google regarding their Pixel 2 XL smartphone and the impressive debut of a new Android powered smartphone from PC gaming hardware company Razer and plenty more!

Would you want Amazon to be able to unlock your front door so their own delivery team can place your packages right inside your front door? Well Amazon is launching a new service they call Amazon Key that will do that and more which we talk about on this episode.

Another day, another security vulnerability in the tech industry. This time the problem lies inside of the security that was designed to protect your wireless network yet affects much more than just being able to get on your Wi-Fi connection and download illegal files.

Sam Ventimiglia joins Kevin on this episode to talk about this Krack vulnerability and how it affects your WPA2 security along with a variety of other topics including one app that will help protect those nude photos you might have on your mobile devices.

With more and more virtual personal assistants entering our homes via smartphones and other "smart" devices, obvious privacy concerns are sure to rise. This week a prime example of why the concern is still real after Google picked up a Google Home Mini unit in person from a tech reviewer.

Also, Hyperloop One picks up another serious investor in Richard Branson of Virgin Group as they become Virgin Hyperloop One moving forward.

This week Brad and Kevin discuss what Google showed off at their 2017 Pixel event including their new Pixel smartphones, Google Home speaker lineup additions and even their new Pixel Book Chromebook along with a few extra surprises.

Also AOL Instant Messenger is finally being put to rest as is the Groove Music service from Microsoft.

How would you like to travel from Los Angeles to Toronto in less than 30 minutes? Or how would you like to travel to nearly anywhere in the world in under an hour? Elon Musk is at it again looking to launch a SpaceX service that would help us do just that at a cost that would be similar to a regular flight today.

We also talk about the new Amazon devices, Twitter doubling the character limit or tweets, the never released Xbox Watch and when you can get your preorder in for the LG V30 in the United States.

Back with another episode discussing whether or not the iPhone X is right for you or is the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus the better choice for your needs/wants.

We also discuss Google's recent decision to bring on a team of smartphone experts from HTC for a nice sum of money as well as how the company best know for its smart thermostat, Nest, looks to help protect your home in a variety of ways.

In the ultra competitive world of technology and business, who saw Amazon and Microsoft coming together to allow each of their respective virtual assistants, Cortana and Alexa working together? Well that is exactly what is getting ready to happen.

On this long overdue return episode, Kevin and Brad talk about this and much more including T-Mobile's new network upgrade, Verizon pushing out Android Oreo to Pixel and Pixel XL devices, the LG V30 unveiling, a 400GB microSD card, the upcoming iPhone 8 event from Apple and much more.

Our schedules are still a bit out of whack but we keep checking your favorite podcast app for our next episode and we hope it will be sooner than later.

It was a week filled with the pending end of many products and services we have all used at some point in our lives, whether we realized it at the time or not.

But Adobe has announced they have given Adobe Flash two years to live along with Apple trimming the fat in their iPod lineup. Microsoft even caused a stir by hinting that MS Paint would be going away only to then confirm it would just simply be available to users in the App Store.

Do you think Pokemon Go Fest attendees have a legitimate case in trying to get Niantic to reimburse people for their travel expenses to the dumpster fire that they attended?

After the success of last years NES Classic from Nintendo, it is no surprise that more companies are either jumping on the nostalgia bandwagon or just simply stepping up their game compared to past retro offerings of theirs.

This week we talk about the SNES Classic pre-order status in the US along with talking about the upcoming Ataribox and Sega Genesis Flashback units.

Also, Elon Musk says they have the green light for a Hyperloop One run that would connect New York to Washington DC allowing passengers to get from one city to the other in about 29 minutes.

Sometimes things in the world work out in ways that leaves you scratching your head.

What we mean by this is that Verizon requested a lower price during their negotiations with Yahoo after confirming Yahoo's own security issues, and now we find that someone within the Verizon organization caused a data breach of their own simply because of human error.

The main difference here is that no one outside of Verizon was able to access any sensitive information about their customers.

Regardless, it proves that the old carpenters motto of "measure twice, cut once" and double check your work before clicking OK is always a solid idea.

With the past week being a holiday shortened week for the United States where we are based, it was a bit of a light news cycle this time around.

Tesla kicked off production of its "affordable" Model 3 cars, Splatoon 2 details are out including when the mobile app you'll need to have in order to voice chat with other players will be available and more.

Wth Kevin being a longtime fan of Spider-Man, you know he is excited about the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming in theaters and will see it asap.

Let us know your thoughts on Spider-Man: Homecoming and anything else Brad and Kevin discuss on this and any past episodes!

This week we discuss some of the frustrating things that come with testing beta software. From iPhone to Xbox, things can get harry in a hurry. What do you think of testing beta software? Do you love it or just stay away from it entirely? Also this week, the predicted SNES Classic becomes official, Space X plans for another consecutive launch, iPhone officially turns 10, and more LG news.

It seems that what is old is new again what with Google updating their Google Glass devices for the first time in roughly three years and Sega unveiling their Sega Forever program which looks to make every (their wording is a bit unclear here) Sega game on every Sega System available for free on your Android or iOS devices.

Kevin also talks about seeing Cars 3 and more Netflix and Star Wars talk!

This week while Brad is enjoying his well deserved break down in Orlando, follow him on Instagram at @holy_shadows to see what he has been up to, Sam Ventimiglia joins Kevin to talk about the recent WWDC event from Apple along with the upcoming One Plus 5 that is shaping up to look awfully familiar.

This week a new Android smartphone challenger entered the ring. Sam Ventimiglia joins us to talk about the Essential Phone and is it really "essential" for the market.

We also discuss a recent photo that was unveiled of what is presumed to have been the successor to the Lumia 950 XL Windows Mobile device and also the potential worldwide ban of tablets and laptops in carry on luggage during flights.

This week, Kevin and Brad discuss Kevin's recent experience at Six Flags trying out the new VR roller coaster experience. They also talk about the unveiling of the new Surface Pro computer and much more including:

This week we compare the LG G6 and Samsung S8 to each other. We weigh the pros and cons of each to help give you a better perspective of which of the latest Android flagships are right for you.

Do you plan on picking up either phone? If not, why not? We really would like to hear from you.

The S8 has just launched, but Bixby is missing on Verizon and the independent dev community help fix that. Nintendo launches a new portable console (no not that one), Amazon gets creepy, and much more.

Full shownotes can be found at: http://thetechinformist.com/episode-174-lg-g6-vs-samsung-s8/

This week we discuss Facebook's F8 Event, where they they are looking to innovate and lead in AR and messaging.

Do you think Facebook has enough credibility to excite users again? Do any of the new announcements excite you?

After just having killed off the NES Classic, rumors swirl about an SNES Classic reportedly releasing later this year. We also discuss "iPhone 8," Samsung teaming up with Amazon with HDR10+, Mastercard, and much more.

Full shownotes can be found at http://thetechinformist.com/episode-173-is-facebook-cool-again/

For those who follow video games, it is no secret that the NES Classic has been a hard item to get a hold of.

Now, Nintendo is killing it off for reasons unknown. Sure there are some possible reasons we think may have led to Nintendo's decision and we discuss them on this episode. But sadly no official word from Nintendo.

On this episode of Tech Informist we pay our respects to this wonderful little nostalgia machine and wonder, what went wrong and will Nintendo continue with the Classics series of hardware?

Did you ever manage to pick up an NES Classic? If not, are you willing to pay extra to ensure you get one? Let us know.

We also discuss LG and Google's buddy system, more weird ads, exciting Tesla news, and much more.

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Last week we mentioned that Nintendo was having their Switch presentation the night after we recorded. During that event, Nintendo revealed more details on the Switch including price point of the console and accessories along with release date and launch lineup of games.

We have not personally ordered yet, but are curious if you have or will be getting one at launch or soon after.

Are you convinced enough with what Nintendo has shown off so far to purchase a Switch? Let us know!

We also discuss Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors, more LG G6 news, Cortana on Android, and more.

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We are anticipating a heavy ice storm here in St. Louis but ready to talk about more tech. Oh this episode Kevin talks about his 2 week experience with the Apple Watch and past wearables such as the Microsoft Band 2.

Do you still like or use wearables?

Do you think they are still a legitimate platform or fading fast? Also, which wearable OS do you like best?

Also, we discuss more LG G6 rumors, Apple's aim at augmented reality, the iPhone turns 10 and Nintendo Switch on the Horizon.

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Christmas is just a week and some change away. If history has anything to say about that, online security should be of top priority.

We are a huge proponent of 2-factor authentication and randomly generated passwords. They may be a pain occasionally but in the long run they could save you an even bigger headache. Do you use any of these securities or are they too overbearing and complicated to use?

We also discus all kinds of futuristic ideas such as drones delivering packages and cars talking to each other.

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As the calendar reaches Thanksgiving as it continues its march toward New Years Eve we thought it would be a great time to share some things we are thankful for along with what we think of Black Friday 2016.

What are some things that are on your Black Friday list? Will you be shopping at retail stores or the comfort of your home or while visiting friends & family for the holiday?

Let us know and make sure to be safe and take a moment to "unplug" to spend time in person with friends and family.

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It seems each week there is a "milestone" anniversary of some sort for a gaming system or game franchise.

This week was the 15th anniversary of the release of the original Microsoft Xbox along with the "system seller" Halo franchise. We spend the first part of this episode reminiscing about our Xbox experiences and more retro game discussion.

Also realized after recording it was the 15th anniversary of the Nintendo Gamecube which we discuss on the next episode so stay tuned for that.

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Brad is back and it is time to talk about the Google Pixel XL he used while on vacation along with some of the other interesting technology he seen and experienced while at Disney World and other places in the Orlando Florida area.

All this along with some Xbox update discussion and just how fast can a robot solve a Rubik's Cube?

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Brad talks about the Google Pixel and the technology he saw on his trip to Florida and Disney World

Most of the time when we see solar tiles on residential homes they are large and not very appealing to the eye.

Tesla recently showed off the solar tiles that they are working on with Solar City to bring to a home near you that will make you need to do multiple takes on to convince you they are indeed solar shingles for your roof.

While Brad is down in Florida enjoying a Disney World vacation with his wife, Sam Ventimiglia stops by to discuss some of this weeks tech news!

As is often the case with event week episodes, this week we go a bit longer than usual but with good reason.

Microsoft held what essentially could be called a "Creators Event" in which they showed off a lot of what Windows users can expect in the upcoming Creators update to Windows 10 in Spring of 2017. They also let us know they have updated the Surface Book and unveiled an entirely new computer called the Surface Studio.

Apple on the other hand finally got around to showing the world their long awaited MacBook Pro laptop refreshes. Thinner, lighter and including a new Touch Bar, these high end devices will get the job done for a significant price.

It is becoming increasingly obvious that autonomous driving cars are going to be a real thing sooner than later. With this new technology, and Tesla showing off software & hardware that will allow you to simply put in your destination and your car dropping you off at the door while it goes and parks itself, is something we only grew up thinking we would see in movies.

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It is finally official. Samsung unsurprisingly has finally pulled the plug on the Note 7 and has taken it off life support and looks to take an approximate $3 Billion loss from all of this not counting what sort of public perception damage they will suffer moving forward.

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Now that Google has officially unveiled their new Pixel & Pixel XL smartphones, you might be wondering what we think of these Nexus replacements.

We share our thoughts on these new smartphones along with the other devices Google showed off at their Pixel event including the Daydream View VR headset, Chromecast Ultra, Google Home and the Google Wifi.

Also, Brad is like a kid on Christmas morning as he finally has his new Gears of War 4 edition Xbox One S console and Gears of War Elite Controller. I am pretty sure you will be able to hear the smile on his face as he talks about his recent acquisitions.

Good ol' Elon Musk is at it again. Silly guy not only wants to change how we live here on Earth but he continues wanting to see humans change things on Mars as well as the next step in our space exploration.

So on this episode we discuss this recent presentation regarding SpaceX and Mars along with some of the other groups that want to get there as well including NASA.

As mentioned on our last episode, this week we talk about our time with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Little did we know when we recorded last week that Verizon was going to be sending us an iPhone 7 to test out, but they did and we would like to thank them again.

So sit back, grab one of our recent beer picks and enjoy the show as we discuss that and much more!

Hey folks, back with another episode of the Tech Informist and are glad to have you along for the ride.

This week Kevin & Brad open the show talking about the upcoming Chevrolet Bolt electric car that looks to be a great option for people who are not fans of the looks of the Toyota Prius or other electric & hybrid cars you see on the road currently.

The Bolt not only looks nice, but also can get you approximately 238 miles on a single charge. Not bad General Motors, not bad at all.

Also, Kevin's iPhone 7 Plus is on a UPS truck somewhere yet to be delivered at the time of recording. But fear not, he will share all his thoughts on it on the next episode.

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Samsung confirmed that they were issuing recalls for their recently released Note 7 smartphone and SpaceX experienced a catastrophic failure resulting in the explosion of one of their Falcon 9 rockets before it could even fire up its engines.

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If you have a need for speed, it sounds like Tesla has taken its Model S to a whole other level with the recently announced P100D with Ludicrous mode.

How does 0-60 in about 2.5 seconds sound to you?

Tesla now has this new P100D Model S available to order for those of you fortunate enough to be able to afford one. Not only is this considered the 3rd fastest production car ever made, it is significantly less expensive than some of the others on the list. Also add in the fact you will be able to drive approximately 315 miles on a single charge and you have one sweet car.

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Well folks, if you have not watched the recent Uncarrier 12 event from T-Mobile, you are missing out on one hell of a sales pitch. One similar to what you might expect at a small town used car lot.

As is often the case in the world of sales and marketing, the big bold words are so enticing it is difficult to ignore. We have all fallen in love with the promises that we, as customers, are truly as important as companies want us to believe. Hey, unlimited data! Who would not want that?

Have a listen to hear what we think of these new changes at T-Mobile and AT&T to see if they truly match up to their claims or if it will leave you feeling as guilty as you did when you bought that "As Seen on TV!" item collecting dust in the closet you used once.

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With so many streaming options, how do you decide which streaming devices help you get the most for your money?

Do you something as simple as a Chromecast or do you need something as expensive and as an Xbox or Playstation console? Maybe you have an HDTV that has streaming apps built in and therefore may not need a separate device taking up space on your TV stand.

But there is also the possibility that it may depend on what type of smartphone you carry. If you are an iPhone user, it may be best to get an Apple TV so that any music or movies you have purchased on iTunes seamlessly carry over. Same can hold true for Android users. Chromecast or Nexus Player may fit your needs.

Whatever your situation, these days it can take some thought to truly figure out what direction to go when it comes to the confusing world of streaming devices.

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This week Instagram released a new update called Instagram Stories which brings to their platform a feature that has been available on Snapchat for some time now. So at this moment and time, the biggest difference between Snapchat and Instagram is that Instagram still does not allow you to vomit rainbows or use a geo-filter that helps you prove what neighborhood you are in at the time you share a photo or video.

Of course copying other people, or companies ideas and making them better have been an issue since the beginning of time. Imagine the thought of being the first person to somehow connect a number of pieces of wood together in a flat square then placing it in a body of water to create the raft, only to have someone come along who could create a newer design allowing it to float while a good portion of the craft was under the water while passengers stayed dry? Surely the raft creator felt bad when the crowd forgot about their creation.

Similar thing here. Will Instagram Stories help usher in a decline in Snapchat users? Only time will tell, but we discuss this and much more on this episode of the Tech Informist podcast.

Weekend Rant

The YouTube app on Xbox made by Google is a hot mess, and why would they devote ANY resources there and not make it available on Windows 10 & Windows Mobile?

Tech websites need to knock off the comparison articles between brand new devices and older devices especially when they are of different platforms. Yes TechnoBuffalo, this was brought on by you and your Note 7 vs iPhone 6S Plus post.

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On this episode of Tech Informist, we dig in a bit on some things to consider when looking to get a new 4K television to enjoy movies and games on.

We also discuss some of the news that has landed this week in the consumer tech space such as Microsoft laying off another 2,800+ people by the end of June 2017, this being the last day for free Windows 10 upgrades, Apple making a ton of money in Q3 2016 and also the fact they have now sold over 1 billion iPhones.

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On this episode, we do not have a main discussion topic so we hop into the news after briefly discussing our recent lunch get together. From there we move into our App, Entertainment and Hardware picks for the week then wrap things up by talking about Disney World and of course, our Beer Pick of the Week.

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We've been wondering just how people are finding themselves paying for things when out and about. Have you adopted the new NFC payment systems like Apple Pay, Android Pay or some other variant using your smartphone? Or are you still going "old school" and using cash or a credit/debit card?

We share our thoughts on this in the opening discussion segment, but we want to hear what you are finding yourselves using so let us know.

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Back again to discuss a variety of topics including some of the bigger events and stories this week such as the huge E3 conference, Apple's WWDC event and also the strange acquisition of LinkedIn by Microsoft.

All this and more including our Weekly Rant, App & Entertainment Picks and of course, the Beer Pick of the Week.

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It is no secret that people like hanging with other like minded people who share similar interests.

No matter the hobby, profession or just general interest, you may or may not know that there are groups of people near you who like to get together on a regular basis to "talk shop" and learn something new about their passion or just share their experiences.

One of the best ways to do that, from our experience, is to visit Meetup.com or use the Meetup app on Android & iOS.

For instance, recently Tesla lover Brad Whiteside discovered a Tesla owners meetup group here in the St. Louis area and attended the Midwest Tesla Gathering here in St. Louis. You can read his experience here and also just check out some of the Tesla photos he captured on his Flickr page.

We would really like to hear some of your favorite experiences with meetup groups. Have you made some new close friends, learned something completely new or maybe even meet your current, or soon to be spouse? Simply email us at contact@thetechinformist.com.

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As mentioned on episode 128, we are always looking for ways to improve the Tech Informist because we understand how important your time is and appreciate that you spend at least an hour a week listening to the show.

For this episode, we kick the episode off discussing how many different apps we use to message our families and friends.

Make sure to let us know how your usage compares or differs. If you've got a favorite app that does not get a whole lot of attention but you think is a great option, make sure to let us know.

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Isn't it amazing just how much money a free mobile application can raise in regards to money? Later in this episode we discuss the recent news about Snapchat raising approximately $1.8 Billion in their Series F round of funding.

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On this episode of Tech Informist, we are really looking for your feedback.

Moving forward we would love for you to send us your questions to either hear or read on the show for us to answer during the episodes. Send us an brief audio clip via email to contact@thetechinformist.com or leave a comment on the post for this episode on TechInformist.com.

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If you have stuck with us after last episodes audio debacle,
thank you!

This episode should sound much better with us making sure that
all I's are dotted and T's are crossed before recording. Hey,
mistakes happen but it does not mean I have to like em.

So back to the episode.

Lot of phone rumors to discuss along with some interesting goals
from Elon Musk and the SpaceX project. Plus Nintendo is reportedly
ready to unveil their upcoming Nintendo NX console rumored to be
releasing in March 2017.

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As we head into Spring, Microsoft went ahead and rolled out all sorts of updates for both the PC and mobile side of Windows 10. Starting with adding in some extensions to their Edge web browser, they also finally released an official build for a specific list of older Windows Phones such as the Lumia 1520 and 930 to name a few. Link to a full list is down below.

We were also VERY pleasantly surprised to see AT&T rollout a firmware update for their Lumia 950.

Nike also unveiled some information regarding a consumer release of self lacing shoes similar to what is seen in Back to the Future 2, though with a different look.

And might we very soon be able to play Xbox Live games with Playstation users? The possibility is closer that ever before.

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Jeff Naumann joins us as we talk about the possibilities of using 3D printers to create tabletop gaming miniatures.

We also discuss a story about using a printer with capacitive ink and using it to capture fingerprints to bypass fingerprint sensors, Google and their release of the Android N developer preview for specific Nexus devices along with their decision to open up Project Fi to everyone without needing an invite.

All this and more on Episode 119 of the Tech Informist!

Audio Issues

Have to apologize yet again as this episode sees those ridiculous audio pops throughout the majority of the episode. I think it I have it narrowed down to the outlets we have been plugged into recently. From here on, I will be using a surge protector to hopefully filter out the issue.

Just know that it bothers the hell out of me and I hate having to put our episodes like this as I have a fairly high standard for our releases.

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Have to apologize in advance for the popping that shows up in the audio about 20 or so minutes in. New mixer, so not sure it is a mixer issue but will be looking further into what is causing this as it frustrates the hell out of me as a podcast producer.

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With Mobile World Congress wrapping up recently in Barcelona Spain, Kevin and Brad share some thoughts on a few items that stood out to them starting with the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge and the LG G5 along with the add-on modules that will available for it.

Microsoft has also finally done what has long made sense for them to do by acquiring Xamarin and Facebook has rolled out their new emoji reactions.

We've got this along with some thoughts on the Deadpool movie (Hint, go see it), and of course our beer picks of the week.

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With the news this week regarding the Apple privacy decision, it has been an interesting week as people have taken their sides.

There is no sense arguing that companies should be 100% focused on maintaining the privacy of their customers whether device owners or application and software users. But, there needs to be discussions on the topics at hand, and it seems that with the Apple privacy debate that many influential people are quickly jumping on one side of the discussion while demeaning the opinions of those who do not side with them.

On this much longer than usual episode of Tech Informist, Kevin and Brad discuss the Apple privacy debate along with much other news from the week that was in technology.

Sit back and enjoy the ride and if you have would like to share your thoughts on the Apple privacy debate, we welcome you to do so on our Slack channel or on social media.

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Now that Brad has had a Casper mattress for nearly a week, it is time for him and Kevin to have a conversation about their experiences with the mattress we hear and see so much about. Brad is also getting used to having an Android device of his own to use more frequently so he shares some of his early thoughts on the HTC One A9.

We talk about this and much more as always on Episode 115 of The Tech Informist.

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We kick off this episode of Tech Informist with a story that likely no one outside of the negotiations knew was in the works, popular third party smartphone keyboard SwiftKey, being purchased by Microsoft.

Keyboards are the most used apps on smartphones and SwiftKey is one of the best.

Hear our thoughts on this and much more plus make sure to vote in this weeks poll which you can do so here.

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We have likely all heard the old saying "The only things guaranteed in life is death and taxes".

In this digital age, we need to make sure we are protecting our digital data in the event we each pass away suddenly as tomorrow is never guaranteed. Not only should we be responsible citizens and have a will drafted up by a lawyer to help with our material possessions, but was should also take care to make sure our digital data is safe and will be accessible in the event we die suddenly.

Social media account passwords need to be accessible by someone we trust so that they can notify our online friends located around the world and also access our digital photos, videos, documents etc.

We are curious as to what steps you are taking in these situations. Have you already begun preparations or have you yet to truly give it any serious thought? Email us or let us know in our Slack Channel or via social media. Would love to know your thoughts.

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Episode 112 has a wide variety of topics we discuss with the help of returning guest Jeff Naumann.

We kick the discussion off with Brad finally jumping on the Amazon Prime bandwagon then transition to talking about Brother creating printers to sell which will automatically order replacement ink cartridges. Next up, "hover board" safety and recalls followed by Brad talking about his first week with his Lumia 950 and Windows Mobile 10.

The three of us find it hard to believe that Google apparently paid Apple $1 Billion to make sure the Google search engine was the default in iOS and can you believe Brad was mentioned on a recent episode of IGN's "The Vault" Podcast?

Finally we talk about some of the latest news from Elon Musk and the recent SpaceX launch test then end with some Hyperloop discussion.

All this plus our App & Entertainment Picks plus our NEW Beer Pick of the Week segment in which Brad talks about his favorite beers which you should all check for at your local drinking establishment, provided you are of legal age in your country of course.

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As automakers are continuing to try and one up each other in ways to stand out from the crowd, we are hearing of more and more automakers getting into the auto driving car segment.

During this episode, we touch on a few ways we can see this being used and also abused, so what sorts of security measures will we see to help keep kids from getting in a car and having it take them as far as there is fuel or electric? Time will tell, but we are looking forward to the future of this segment.

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App & Entertainment Picks

Music - David Bowie talk (have a listen to some of his work if you are unfamiliar)

Movie - Brad finally watched Tombstone!

Movie - Brad also saw The Revenant

App - We are both trying to get better and learn Snapchat and would appreciate your tips

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Current - Which interests you the most, Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality? Cast your vote here

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As we begin the new year, CES is always front and center to get things kicked off. Companies and journalists from around the world converge on Las Vegas for a whirlwind of information for gadgets from all sorts of categories.

We are going to kick off this episode talking about a handful of items that have caught our eye from the coverage this week along with thoughts on some of the other things to hit our feeds.

Slack Channel

We would love to have you join us on Slack to continue the discussion. Please visit the Slack page here, fill out the form and you will then receive an invite to the channel. Pretty simple and not only do you get to talk with us and other fans of the show, we also look to use the Slack channel for giveaways.

So whether you are a user of Android, iPhone or Windows Mobile, there is an official app there for you along with using the web experience.

Help Support the Tech Informist Podcast

As listeners of the Tech Informist podcat, we appreciate each and every one of you and thank you for take the time to let us ramble on for an hour talking about things we love.

To help us keep this going and be able to acquire fun things to giveaway we would appreciate if you could spare a minimum of $1 per month. If everyone who listened to the show would donate that $1 minimum each month, I cannot begin to tell you what we could buy for these giveaways. But believe me, the choices would be really cool and worthwhile!

Slack Channel

If you would like to request an invite to the Slack channel to discuss tech news and all sorts of other topics, please visit the Slack page here to fill out the form. Once we receive it, you will receive an email invite allowing you to sign in.

Star Wars Google Cardboard giveaway from Verizon

Want to enter to win a full set of Star Wars themed Google Cardboard? Our friends at Verizon have given us a set of four to give away including characters such as:

Kylo Ren

Stormtrooper

R2-D2

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To enter simply request an invite to our Slack channel. Once invited, enter the #starwars_cardboard channel and share your favorite Star Wars memories before January 1, 2016 and you will be entered to win!

In case you have been living in an underground bunker with no access to the internet or new, you know that Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is now in theaters. Likely by the time you listen to this episode, we will have seen it and look forward to sharing thoughts on a future update.

May the force be with you!

Slack Channel

If you would like to request an invite to the Slack channel to discuss tech news and all sorts of other topics, please visit the Slack page here to fill out the form. Once we receive it, you will receive an email invite allowing you to sign in.

Star Wars Google Cardboard giveaway from Verizon

Want to enter to win a full set of Star Wars themed Google Cardboard? Our friends at Verizon have given us a set of four to give away including characters such as:

Kylo Ren

Stormtrooper

R2-D2

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To enter simply request an invite to our Slack channel. Once invited, enter the #starwars_cardboard channel and share your favorite Star Wars memories before January 1, 2016 and you will be entered to win!

Thank you all for listening to our return episode last week and for sharing your feedback. Again, we apologize for the electrical interference that popped up about 20 or so minutes in. We believe we have isolated the issue and can avoid it in the future.

As you travel during this holiday season, be safe and be responsible with how much time you are spending with your tech gadgets and do your best to not ignore those loved ones who are with you in person.

Slack Channel

We are starting up a new Slack channel for fans of the show to get together and discuss the show, technology or even share other stories that interest you.

If you would like to request an invite to the Slack channel, please visit the Slack page here to fill out the form. Once we receive it, you will receive an email invite allowing you to sign in.

After our long hiatus for various reasons of life getting busy, we are back with Episode 105 of the Tech Informist! A lot has changed in the last couple of months, but one thing has stayed the same..... fun discussion about technology.

We appreciate all of the emails and feedback since we have been away, so please continue sending in feedback and suggestions via email at contact@thetechinformist.com.

During editing, we noticed a little audio interference that pops in around the 24 minute mark that we hope is not too distracting. We will do our best to avoid this interference on upcoming episodes by re-routing power and mic cables.

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Tech Podcast Network

As mentioned on this episode, right after going on hiatus Tech Informist was accepted to the Tech Podcast Network which is home to some of the best independent tech focused podcasts able to be heard today.

Not every show that submits gets accepted, so we thank you the listeners for listening and to the Tech Podcast Network for accepting our show into their lineup. Being here helps other people discover Tech Informist and will open up more collaboration opportunities for guests and such in the future.

Thank you all again!

News & Topics Discussed

Brad talks about getting married and his honeymoon cruise

Kevin talks about his Band 2 experience

New Xbox One experience

Thoughts on the Nexus 6P

Brad gets a new Windows Phone

OneDrive disappointment

Fallout 4 thoughts

App & Entertainment Picks

Steve Jobs film

Jessica Jones show on Netflix

Month away from Star Wars: Force Awakens

Fallout 4

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On this special episode of The Tech Informist, we are joined by the hosts of the MS Mobile Show, Vernon EL Smith and David V Kimball.

Why the collaboration? To recap the recent Microsoft Event in New York from October 6, 2015.

At this event, Microsoft unveiled and demoed the following devices:

Hololens

Microsoft Band 2

Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft Surface Pro 4

Microsoft Surface Book

It was a fantastic presentation in which Microsoft showed off some wonderful looking new hardware to show they are not the "Same old Microsoft". They are really heading in the right direction, and this event showed multiple reasons why. Hardware, people they have in the right positions and much more.

Before we get started, want to share the news that we are putting Tech Informist on a little bit of hiatus which we are thinking will last until mid November. So, I just wanted to make you aware now so that when you would be expecting new episodes and they are not showing up that you knew what was going on.

Make sure to be following the Tech Informist Twitter account, @TechInformist and also on Blab.im so that you know when we will be releasing new episodes.

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Join us live each Monday & Wednesday at Noon EST on Blab.im to watch & participate in the live chat. If you setup an account over at Blab (using your Twitter credentials) you can be notified of when we will be live or if we do an impromptu discussion just with listeners!

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Watch us live on Blab!

Join us live each Monday & Wednesday at Noon EST on Blab.im to watch & participate in the live chat. If you setup an account over at Blab (using your Twitter credentials) you can be notified of when we will be live or if we do an impromptu discussion just with listeners!

Would you believe that Mister Rogers once drove an electric car on an episode of Mister Rogers Neighborhood back in 1981?

Of course it was nothing like the electric cars we think of today such as the Tesla, Chevy Volt or Prius from Toyota, but it is still pretty interesting to see that people have been working to create these vehicles for decades now.

I also want to again take a moment to thank everyone for listening to the show, the recent growth of the past few months has been encouraging as it gives us some idea that our format tweaks are helping to create a better show.

But still, we would love to hear from you to see what are some of your likes & dislikes so we can keep future changes in mind.

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Watch us live on Blab!

Join us live each Monday & Wednesday at Noon EST on Blab.im to watch & participate in the live chat. If you setup an account over at Blab (using your Twitter credentials) you can be notified of when we will be live or if we do an impromptu discussion just with listeners!